The story The Dying Detective revolves around a mystery illness that afflicts the lead character Sherlock Holmes. Mrs Hudson, who owns the house Sherlock Holmes resides in, is the first to notice his deteriorating health and she informs his closest friend Dr Watson ..............................
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Describe the ‘sad spectacle’ seen by Dr Watson.
When Dr Watson arrives to see Sherlock Holmes, he describes Holmes as a 'sad spectacle'. He was so unwell that he could hardly speak properly, and his eyes glowed with a feverish light due to the severity of his illness.
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What did Holmes tell Watson he was suffering from?
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a. Where did Holmes ask Watson to hide himself?
b. Who was Holmes waiting for?
c. What did Holmes tell Watson to do while hiding?
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a. Who said this and to whom?
b. What was the joke the speaker is referring to?
c. What does the speaker mean by ‘cross my path’?
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a. What ‘part’ did Holmes play?
b. What did Holmes do to play it well?
c. Why did Holmes play the part?
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"‘Holmes,’ said I, ‘You are not yourself. A sick man is like a child, and so I will treat you.’ ‘You mean well, Watson,’ groaned the sick man.’ But shall I demonstrate your ignorance? What do you know of Tapanuli Fever? Or of the Black Formosa Corruption?’"
What disease has Holmes contracted?
Why does Holmes demonstrate Dr. Watson's ignorance?
Dr Watson hasn't heard of the diseases that Holmes mentions. Why is that?
"‘Holmes,’ said I, ‘You are not yourself. A sick man is like a child, and so I will treat you.’ ‘You mean well, Watson,’ groaned the sick man.’ But shall I demonstrate your ignorance? What do you know of Tapanuli Fever? Or of the Black Formosa Corruption?’"
What disease has Holmes contracted?
Why does Holmes demonstrate Dr. Watson's ignorance?
Dr Watson hasn't heard of the diseases that Holmes mentions. Why is that?
Holmes asserts that he has contracted a disease from Sumatra which is very contagious.
Holmes demonstrates Dr. Watson's ignorance as a way to underscore that his condition is due to a rare Eastern disease that Watson, a Western practitioner, has no knowledge or understanding of. Thus, he implies that Watson cannot assist him in his current state.
Dr. Watson hasn't heard of the diseases that Holmes mentions because they are rare and specific to Eastern regions, like Sumatra. As a practitioner based in London, he would not have encountered or studied these particular diseases in depth.
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"At six, Watson, we resume our conversation. Unable to settle down, I walked slowly around the room examining the pictures of celebrated criminals with which every wall was adorned. Finally, I came to the mantelpiece."
Who is the speaker in the context?
What did the speaker find on the mantelpiece?
What was Holmes' reaction when the speaker touched the object on the mantlepiece?
Why did Holmes react the way he did?
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Fill in the blanks with appropriate adverbs from the box below.
very | just | extremely | absolutely | terribly | amazingly | completely |
a. I speak ____________________ good Tamil, but my Malayalam is a little weak.
b. Did you attend Zakir Hussain’s table recital? It was ____________________ amazing.
c. You should have come for the picnic with us. It was ____________________ fantastic.
d. The dessert you made for the party on Thursday was ____________________ good.
e. I have been going for high tea they organise for the past twenty years. It is an
____________________ interesting affair.
f. Dad is going to England for a week on work. It will be ____________________ cold there.
We need to help him pack so that he is ____________________ well-guarded.
a. I speak very good Tamil, but my Malayalam is a little weak.
b. Did you attend Zakir Hussain’s table recital? It was absolutely amazing.
c. You should have come for the picnic with us. It was completely fantastic.
d. The dessert you made for the party on Thursday was terribly good.
e. I have been going for high tea they organize for the past twenty years. It is an amazingly interesting affair.
f. Dad is going to England for a week on work. It will be extremely cold there. We need to help him pack so that he is just well-guarded.
Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
a. If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius,
i. it boils,
ii. it would boil.
iii. It would have boiled.
b. If the weather is good tomorrow,
i. we would go on a picnic.
ii. we go on a picnic.
iii. we will go on a picnic.
c. If I were the captain,
i. I would make good use of the resources we have.
ii. I will make good use of the resources we have.
iii. I would have made good use of the resources we have.
d. If they had helped us,
i. we would finish the work faster.
ii. we finished the work faster.
iii. we would have finished the work faster.
e. If there were no wars.
i. we will live in peace.
ii. we would live in peace.
iii. we live in peace.
f. You get respect
i. if you give respect.
ii. If you will give respect.
iii. If you gave respect.
g. We will attend the function
i. If he performs.
ii. if he performed.
iii. If he had performed.
h. She would have made it to the team
i. If she practises.
ii. If she had practised.
iii. If she practised.
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a. If we exercise regularly, ______________________________________________________ .
b. If we plant more trees, _______________________________________________________.
c. If _____________________________________________________, we will go to the library.
d. If dreams came true, ________________________________________________________ .
e. __________________________________________ if I had known it was your birthday.
f. ________________________________________ if we speak kindly.
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Arthur Conan Doyle was a British author who is best known for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement", helped to popularize the mystery of the Mary Celeste.
Doyle was a practicing doctor, and wrote stories and articles occasionally until his practice failed. He then went on to become a full-time writer, and eventually became one of the highest paid authors of his time. His Sherlock Holmes stories made him a fortune, and he also wrote a series of historical novels which were very popular at the time. Despite the success of his Sherlock Holmes stories, Doyle was somewhat embittered by the overshadowing of his other works by the popular detective.
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Themes - The Dying Detective | New Mulberry Coursebook | Class 8 Literature | English
Mystery and Suspense: Just like many other stories about the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, "The Dying Detective" is full of mystery and suspense. The reader is kept in constant suspense about Holmes' sickness, whether it's real or fake, and what will happen next.
Cunning and Cleverness: This story ...
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"I have caught a disease from Sumatra, which only the Dutch know about.” This line marks the onset of Holmes's elaborate plan by establishing the nature and source of his 'illness', adding to the suspense and tension of the story.
"Well let me bring Dr Ainstree. He is now in London and he is famous for his knowledge of Eastern diseases." It signifies Watson's concern for Holmes and provides contrast as Holmes refuses this expert help, reinforcing the idea of Holmes's plan.
"Mr Culverton Smith lives in Sumatra and is visiting London. He knows more about Eastern diseases than anybody else"...
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The Illness of Sherlock Holmes:
Mrs. Hudson informs Dr. Watson that Holmes is unwell and refuses to see a doctor. Watson rushes over to find Holmes physically weak. Holmes insists he's contracted a fatal disease and can't be helped by conventional medical practitioners.
Suspicions Regarding Sherlock’s Condition:
Watson, worried about Holmes's condition, suggests ...
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Leave (here): permission
May I leave the party now?Spectacle: unusual and surprising sight
The circus performance was a spectacle to behold.Contagious: tending to spread from person to person
The flu is ..............................
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